Coming Project of the Month Opportunities: In 2009 join us as for either a 10 month quilt with matching pillow or “do the splits” with a monthly wall hanging.

First: Bits ‘n Pieces quilt called Stars Around the Garden. This beautiful quilt will measure 87” x 102” finished size. The cost is $19.00 a month. You will make 2 pieced blocks each month, an appliqued center and your choice of either a pieced or appliqued border and a pair of pillowcases will finish up this project. We will probably use several of our Thimbleberries fabrics in this one. (Due to the lack of interest, we are not doing the Block of the Month from Thimbleberries in 2009.) Fabric will be enough for the front, borders, binding and pillowcases. You will furnish the backing fabric or may purchase it separately for 10% off.
Second: The Wooden Bear patterns for “Straddling” wall hangings that finish approx.19 ½” x 23 ½”. These are cute as cn be and we will start with a bunny holding an egg for April so you will have time to finish these and hang them for the month of the theme. Each has a pieced neutral background with applique film used to afix the design. You may choose to go around these pieces with a stitch of your choice either by hand or machine. Kits will be $25.00 per month. This includes the pattern, fabric for the front and binding plus buttons for eyes.

Let me know right away if you would like to participate in either or both of these projects so I can have enough kits ready in January. If you sign up, we expect a commitment for the entire series.

Please note we will be closed on Thursday, Nov 27th for Thanksgiving, Thursday, Dec. 25th for Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 27th for our daughter Jennifer’s wedding, and Thursday, Jan 1st for New Year’s Day. We will close early, 2:00 p.m., on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and at 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve.

Class schedule: We will resume a class schedule after the first of the year. With your busy holiday schedules and my wedding preparations, I have not offered anything in November and December. Remember if you need a quiet place away from phone, family, etc. you are always welcome to come to our table to stitch. We will be glad to help with any stitching or finishing questions. Let me know what techniques you would like to learn so I can include them in 2009.

Free patterns:

Weather Reminder: With winter approaching, please call first to make sure we are here if there is bad weather. Sometimes it takes me a while to dig out on our country roads to get into town.

TECHNIQUE TIP: Finished! Now what?
You have completed the stitching part of your project. What will you do with it, besides add it to the collection under your bed? Putting it in a frame is an obvious choice, but how about a pillow? You can do a knife-edge or box-edge with a ruffle or cord for accent and how about them tassels. Some pillows are made so you can interchange designs for different occasions. Depending on the shape, some pieces would be cute stand-ups – especially figures like snowmen and Santas. These are usually arched at the top or follow the design shape sewn to a backing fabric and then stuffed and weighted to sit on a base. Another idea for smaller pieces is to make them into boxes. The design is attached around either foam core or mat board with the other edges covered in coordinating fabric. Edges can be accented with cording or lovely ribbons – wire edged work great for non-saggy bows. These can be rectangular, square or triangular to go with the design shape. Bellpulls are an option for hanging on a metal or wooden rod. Needle rolls or scissor fobs may work for some designs and doilies or table runners for others. There are several wooden or acrylic accessories such as box tops, coasters, purse tops, basket liners, mirror inserts, serving trays or clocks that make lovely finishes. Album covers and tote bag, apron, or fanny pack inserts work well, too. Christmas designs may become stockings, ornaments or tree skirts. Do something with your finished pieces so they may be seen and enjoyed by all.
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Class Schedule: This will resume in the next newsletter. I have listed the biscornu of the month below – we need to catch up a bit so I have included selections through January.

Biscornu of the Month for October = From Dinky Dyes – Halloween Biscornu. This one has black cats and includes black and purple silks, black Swarovski bicone beads and a pair of black cat scissors to match. About 3” finished size and done on 32 count antique white Jobelan – let me know if you’d like the fabric (+$1.25). $22.50.

Biscornu of the month for November = From Cat’s Whiskers – Fabulous Fall – Includes limited edition hand dyed silk thread from Dinky Dyes. Finished size 3” and shown on 28 count yellow Cashel linen – let me know if you need fabric (+$2.52). $14.50. We have other seasons in this series if you want them too. Pattern shows you how to sequence your over dyed thread so all four quadrants are the same color-wise.

Biscornu of the month for December = From Indigo Rose – Beads, Buttons & Bows. This one is a little larger than previous ones at 7 ¾” square when worked on 32 ct. Belfast linen. The model is shown using Caron Waterlilies over dyed silks and Soie d’Alger floss with accent of Mill Hill pebble beads. The alphabet and year surround the middle motif. Pattern: $9.25.

Biscornu of the month January = My Big Toe – Monogram Block. Not only does this pattern have a biscornu, it has designs for a scissor fob/ornament, scissor block and framed piece with your choice of initial letter. Biscornu is approx 2 ½” finished size done on 32 count antique white Jobelan – let me know if you need the fabric (+$1.25). Pattern only = $7.25. Threads shown are Weeks Dye Works Mascara and Crimson but you maybe substitute black and red DMC or other colors if you prefer.

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WHAT’S NEW! –
Kits: Mill Hill – calendar series – Welcome Home – November: Let Us Be Thankful, December: Be Blessed, Quilted Cow, Sheep and Pig by Jim Shore ; Just Nan – L.E.Over the Top series Boo Tin with matching scissor fob and Jingle Tin with matching biscornu, Pretty Wicked + two icicles; Shepherd’s Bush – Sadies Christmas Pocket, Into the Night, Green Snowman, My Mom’s Garden, Glad Tidings, Dear Mother, Queen Sheep, Quaker Hearts, Happy Pumpkin Roll, Glad Tidings Fob, Sail Away; Lizzie Kate – Normal, Christmas in Forever + frame, BE Blox – Merry/Jolly; Miss Crescent’s Crowne – All in a Moon and All in a Sleigh + frames; Raise the Roof – Needlework Accessories for Dummies, Franken Ort; Nordic Needle – Tree of ornaments, Scissor fob (both hardanger kits); Little House Needlework – Heart of America; Sam Sarah – Pearls – Cozy Mittens, Jackie Oh, Cozy Hat, High Spirits, Nevermore, Frosty Flakes (quick stitches that come with frame, too); Nora Corbett – Christmas Tree 2008; Pine Mountain – Scarey Cat with frame, Boo on pillow cover; Sweetheart Tree – O is for Owl, Strawberry Faire, Bevy of Bunnies; The Sassy Skein – easy knitting kits. Other stuff: Gingher – Limited Edition scissors Roberta; Verilux – travel light; Kelmscott – Pink Ribbon Scissors and matching felt scissor case; Ackfeld – 3 panel wire hanger; Gentle Art Sampler Thread – L.E. sets Harvest, Winter, Autumn (these colors not sold separately) = four new colors; Wrights – L.E. Pink Side Winder (these work really great for winding bobbins ahead of time); Needlepoint Canvas: Heartstrings - L.E. Santa 2008 All Things Bright and Merry (only orderable through December 31st), Libby Sturdy - Santas, Painted Pony - Angels with charms, Shelly - Ice Skate ornaments. Fabric: Benartex – Art to Heart 12 Days of Christmas; Thimbleberries – Lodge last quarter; Red Rooster – Golden Harvest.

QUILTING: Art to Heart: In a Pear Tree; Debbie Mumm: Colors from Nature; Margaret Miller: Stunning Angle Play; Goldsmith & Jenkins: Aunt Millie’s Garden; Kim Schaefer: quilts, bibs, blankies oh my; Pie Plate: Monthly wallhangings.

CROSS STITCH: Sue Hillis: It’s a Baby, Post Stitch Pirates (3); Cross Eyed Cricket: Rest & Be Thankful, Dickens Mittens (3); Homespun Elegance: Merry Virginia, Boo to You, Majestic Christmas II; Erica Michaels: Gettysburg Address, Little Bit of Winter & Autumn (silk gauze), Give Thanks; Heart In Hand: Monthly Markings Sept/Dec; Lizzie Kate: Christmas Double Flip-Its Tree/Candy, Faith/Cheer, Santa 08; Little House Needleworks: Gingerbread Trio; Stoney Creek: Ornament Addiction, Three Wisemen; Val’s Stuff: Long May She Wave; I Like Winter; Imaginating: Santa’s Visit Stocking, Snow Babies, Beware; Blue Ribbon: Alphabet Zoo; My Sewing Sampler; Stitcher’s Hand: Santa’s Favorite Cookie, O Holy Night; SamSarah: Baubles Oct, Nov, Dec; Rosewood Manor: Quakers & Quilts, Family Reunion; Waxing Moon: Be Jolly By Golly; Stitchworks: Heartstrings-monthlies; Jeannette Douglas: My Stitching Treasures; Elizabeth’s Designs: Let’s All Be Merry, Autumn Leaves II; Sweetheart Tree: Jan, Feb, Mar Samplers; Wild Heart: Blessings Sampler; My Big Toes: Give Me the Cookie, Serenity Prayer, Pray Building Block; Dinky Dyes: Krazy Kitties; Shepherd’s Bush: Scatter Pumpkins & Christmas, Anna’s Stocking; Indigo Rose: Winter White, Stella; DebBee’s Designs: Two birth and a wedding samplers; Bent Creek: Snapperbets 2 CKS; Lavender & Lace: Fallen Roses; Hinzeit: School Matters, Joyful Christmas

OTHER: Hardanger: Satin Stitches – Fresh Blooms Crocus. Beading: Judy Walker – The Beaded Sphere. Canvas: Laura Perin – Mallard Duck and Daisy Collages; From Nancy’s Needle – Mary’s Little Lamb, Jeweled Garden, Log Cabin Stripes; Carolyn Mitchell – July Sunset, City Walks, Sisters and Friends. Other: Ethnic Fiber Art – Techniques of Japanese Temari. , Julie Pretl – Bead Knitted Bags.

Happy Stitching!

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